Brandon Billinger

Brandon Billinger

Brandon, AKA The Rookie Dad, is a working father of two. He hails from Kansas City, the heart of the U.S. where it is easy to travel to just about anywhere in the United States. He has traveled the length of I-70 through Kansas and all the way to east coast, and hopes in the near future to travel it to the west coast. He offers tips and tricks for people traveling to the Midwest and believes that it is one of the most under traveled destinations.

When you think of the Kansas City, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Maybe all you think about is the Kansas City Royals after their World Series Championship in 2015. Maybe Kansas City is just a stop on the map on your way from St. Louis to Denver? Maybe you think that …

I’ve flown more in the last 3 years of my life than I have in the last 30 years. While my wife hates flying, I am one who is always ready to book a flight and fly somewhere. If you were to ask me, I would rather fly than drive, and I love driving. My increase …

I can count myself lucky in that my job keeps me home for the most part. There are some that are not as lucky. There are parents out there who are forced to travel 50% or more of the time. Personally, I don’t even know how I could travel one week a month and be …

We all have one. Sometimes you have more than one. A destination you love. To you, it is more than just a vacation. It quickly became your obsession. Every time you stepped foot out the door you headed there. Whether it was to the lake, a city, a region, or a country. It is just the one …

There is something about pulling your car up to a camp site. Unpacking your tent and the struggle to build it. Lifting the cooler filled with your food for the next couple days. There is a wonder in your eye to see what you will find surrounding your campsite. It brings you closer to not …

The birth of our son has kept me and my wife close to home. We have ventured out on some road trips and train rides, but it wasn’t until recently that we flew with our baby for the first time on our recent Baltimore adventure. We weren’t sure how flying with a 2-year-old would go, …

Road trips are much easier before you have kids. When it was just you, your wife, and the open road, you just worried about packing a few essentials. You could drive for hours without stopping, making record time to your destination. That changes, though, the moment you see that little strip turn pink. I’m the …

I have always been a big baseball fan. I played it in high school, and while I might not have been the best player, it didn’t keep me from loving the game. My dad was also a baseball fan. His love of the game was what he passed down to me. I always enjoyed going …